Perfect for your relaxing holiday. Casa da Encosta is set in countryside with pine and eucalyptus forests and vineyards close by. It overlooks the ancient town of Penela with its medieval castle and cobblestoned streets. There is a private salt-water swimming pool set in pretty gardens. There are three guest bedrooms, all with tea/coffee making facilities, and a guest lounge with fridge. The continental-style breakfast consists of: cereals, fruit juice, yoghurt or fresh fruit, hams, cheeses, rolls or toast and preserves. Tea/coffee. Cooked breakfast served on Sundays if desired. Evening meals and poolside lunches by prior arrangement. Vegetarian and vegan cooking is our speciality. Ice-cream and soft drinks available. There is a barbeque for guests to use for which a range of freshly prepared salads can be provided. Richard and Debbie and their three cats look forward to giving you a warm welcome.
Rental periods |
All rooms
Per night
Max. 2 persons |
| July / August |
55 euros for 2 persons |
| September - June |
50 euros for 2 persons |
Notes on prices
Bedrooms 1 & 2 when booked together share a balcony & spacious private shower room and enjoy the special price package as follows: July/August - 47 euros - per night/per room/per couple. September - June 42.50 euros - per night/per room/per couple.
A 10% discount applies to all rooms when booking 4 nights and over.
Changeover day
Arrivals after 3pm.
Please vacate rooms for 11am
Casa da Encosta
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Bedroom 1 - Twin beds, spacious shower-room and balcony.
Bedroom 2 - Double bed (King-size), spacious shower-room and balcony.
Bedroom 3 - Double bed ensuite shower-room.
All bedrooms are provided with tea/coffee making facilities.
Breakfast tray available if required.
Guest lounge with fridge, DVD/Video player with selction of discs/tapes, books, games and puzzles. Free Wireless Internet Connection available.
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Notes on accommodation
Bedrooms 1 and 2 when booked together enjoy a special price package.
Sorry, but we are unable to provide facilities for babies.
Central heating throughout.
Casa da Encosta is a non-smoking establishment. Please restrict smoking to outside areas.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, Casa da Encosta is not suitable for wheelchair users. All bedrooms are accessed via a staircase.
Outside
Set in gardens is a 10mX4m salt-water swimming pool, for which separate towels are provided, with sun terrace and sun-loungers.
There are orange, lemon, fig, and olive trees and numerous other plants.
Respite from the sun is provided by cool verandahs with tables and chairs and a shady terrace with seating.
Coast/Beach
The Silver Coast has many beaches with good accessibility. Figueira da Foz is closest, some 50 km distant. A lively cosmopolitan resort with long sandy beaches and Atlantic rollers for surfing.
Travel
Car (hire-if necessary) is needed to fully explore and enjoy this area with its abundant attractions and beautiful scenery. Porto airport is approximately 90 minutes away by car.
Lisbon airport is approximately 2 hours away by car.
Penela is about 15 km from the A1, the main north-south arterial motorway which provides easy access to both airports.
Various budget airlines use the above airports.
Distances
Nearest town, Penela, 1/2 km - few minutes by car, 10 minutes walking.
Nearest city, the beautiful Coimbra, 25km - 40 minutes or less by car.
Conimbriga, fantastic Roman city - 15 minutes by car.
Further details
This area is steeped in history, culture and wonderful scenery. The well-preserved 11th century castle of Penela has a 16th century church within its walls. Superb views of Penela and surrounding hills and mountains may be enjoyed from here. The quaint town has shops, bars, cafes, and on Thursdays-a market. Facilities also include an indoor swimming pool and a cinema which shows current films in English.
Enjoy peace and tranquillity whilst exploring the countryside. High in the hills above Penela, at Loucinha is a lake set out as a natural swimming pool, with picnic and barbeque facilities, and a restaurant. Close by Penela, at Rabacal, is a well presented Roman villa with dedicated museum. Approximately 15 minutes by car, at Conimbriga, is a huge and extensively excavated Roman city. Recognised as a world heritage site, with some of the finest mosaics discovered. Coimbra, Portugal's third largest city, is about 40 minutes easy drive away. Among its many historical treasures is Europes oldest university, dating back to medieval times, with a spectacular Baroque library.
Enjoy lunch alongside the River Mondego, in between sight-seeing and shopping. Other "Must see" places reached in about an hour by car include Batalha where the stunning Gothic monastery is often said to be the most beautiful building in Portugal. Tomar, has a fabulous castle housing the incredible Convento de Cristo, ancient headquarters of the Knights Templar. Aveiro is known as Portugal's Venice. Bucaco Palace Hotel, formerly a king's hunting lodge, sits in the centre of a national forest. Many magical walks lead to countless man-made and natural wonders. See also where Wellington commanded his forces, and slept, during the pivotal Battle of Bucaco. This is not to be missed by devotees of the Peninsular Wars. Of course, we offer further advice and information during your stay.
Booking notes
£10 or 15 euros deposit per room, per night booked.
Receipt of deposit within 2 weeks, please, to confirm.
Balance, in euros cash, payable on day of arrival, please.
For booking and further information
Debbie Elgie
Tel: (Portugal) + 351 239-569 349
Email: Click here
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